Résumé : The slides were taken on collecting trips sponsored by the William L. Bryant Foundation, where books, music and art indigenous to the regions were gathered. The are organized by geographical location.
A building with modern architecture in Havana. There is a Cuban flag hanging from the top of the building and several people on the rooftop balcony. Also, the front of the building is surrounded with bushes, and there are a few palm trees throughout.
Cuba -- Caribbean region -- Havana

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CFM1972_01a
Sheet 84: 15
http://ufdc.ufl.edu/CA01200461/00001

Résumé : The slides were taken on collecting trips sponsored by the William L. Bryant Foundation, where books, music and art indigenous to the regions were gathered. The are organized by geographical location.
The photographer labeled this picture "Havana, Modern Architecture. "This is a residential building in Havana, overlooking a river several small boat. In the background there are several buildings.
Cuba -- Caribbean region -- Havana

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CFM1972_01a
Sheet 26: 20
http://ufdc.ufl.edu/CA01200419/00001

Résumé : The slides were taken on collecting trips sponsored by the William L. Bryant Foundation, where books, music and art indigenous to the regions were gathered. The are organized by geographical location.
The Presidential Palace in Havana housed of all Cuban presidents from Mario García Menocal to Fulgencio Batista. It became the Museum of the Revolution during the years following the Cuban Revolution. The Spanish name is el Museo de la Revolución, and is located in the Old Havana section of Havana. On the bottom left of the photograph is a typical street which are very popular in the main cities of Cuba.
The former Presidential Palace was designed by the Cuban architect Carlos Maruri and the Belgian architect Paul Belau and was inaugurated in 1920 by President Mario García Menocal. It remained the Presidential Palace until 1959. The building has Neo-Classical elements, and was decorated by Tiffany & Co. of New York.
Cuba -- Caribbean region -- Havana

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CFM1972_01a
Sheet 27: 3
http://ufdc.ufl.edu/CA01200422/00001

Résumé : The slides were taken on collecting trips sponsored by the William L. Bryant Foundation, where books, music and art indigenous to the regions were gathered. The are organized by geographical location.
National Capitol Building in Havana, known simply as el Capitolio, was the seat of government in Cuba until after the Cuban Revolution in 1959.
In 1925, Gerardo Machado was elected president. Soon afterward under the mandate of the legislature he commissioned a new design from the Cuban architects Raul Otero and Eugenio Raynieri. The previous, partially completed building was demolished and work began on the new building on 1 April 1926. Construction was overseen by the U.S. firm of Purdy and Henderson.
Cuba -- Caribbean region -- Havana

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CFM1972_01a
Sheet 27: 2
http://ufdc.ufl.edu/CA01200421/00001

Résumé : Caption on back of photograph: "The new year finds Havana much gayer than it has been for the past few years. Vacation throngs are arriving daily by passenger ships and airplanes. Bathing beaches are crowded, and yachting, fishing, hunting and racing are attracting enthusiasts. Social activities are increasing. Spanish and Cuban clubs have arranged special siestas. The Cuban Industrial and Agricultural Exhibition at Rancho Boyerso, just outside of Havana, will attract many visitors. Will P. Taylor, Manager of the National Hotel of Cuba, reports a larger number of reservations than anytime during the past five years. A well known orchestra is under the direction of Sr. Armando Romeu, Jr. The daily tea and dinner dances are very popular, All in all, the National Hotel of Cuba looks forward to the most active season in its history. All rights reserved by the source institution. Shows the front facade and landscaped grounds of the hotel.
(Biographical) The National Hotel was designed in 1930 by the New York architectural firm of McKim, Mead & White.
(Preferred Citation) Cite as Miami News Collection, HistoryMiami,1989-011-4325.
Havana, Cuba

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1989-011-4325
http://ufdc.ufl.edu/AA00015711/00001

Résumé : The slides were taken on collecting trips sponsored by the William L. Bryant Foundation, where books, music and art indigenous to the regions were gathered. The are organized by geographical location.
The University of Havana, was originally called "Real y Pontificia Universidad de San Gerónimo de la Habana" translated The Royal and Pontifical University of Saint Jerome of Havana. Located in the Vedado district of Havana, Cuba, it was founded in 1728. It is the oldest university in Cuba and one of the first to be founded in the Americas.
Cuba -- Caribbean region -- Havana

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CFM1972_01a
Sheet 27: 1
http://ufdc.ufl.edu/CA01200420/00001

Résumé : The slides were taken on collecting trips sponsored by the William L. Bryant Foundation, where books, music and art indigenous to the regions were gathered. The are organized by geographical location.
The Presidential Palace & Parque de Zayas located in the Old Havana section. The palace was inaugurated in 1920 by President Mario García Menocal and housed all presidents until the victory of the Cuban Revolution. After the revolution its name was changed to el Museo de la Revolución. The park was constructed in honor of Alfredo Zayas y Alfonso, who served as President of Cuba from 1921 to 1925. He was Cuba's forth president.
The former Presidential Palace was designed by the Cuban architect Carlos Maruri and the Belgian architect Paul Belau and was inaugurated in 1920 by President Mario García Menocal. It remained the Presidential Palace until 1959. The building has Neo-Classical elements, and was decorated by Tiffany & Co. of New York.
Cuba -- Caribbean region -- Havana

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CFM1972_01a
Sheet 85: 13
http://ufdc.ufl.edu/CA01200479/00001

Résumé : The slides were taken on collecting trips sponsored by the William L. Bryant Foundation, where books, music and art indigenous to the regions were gathered. The are organized by geographical location.
Pictured is the dome of the President Palace with a Cuban flag. The former Presidential Palace, built between 1913 & 1920, now houses el Museo de la Revolución. The palace was the place of the failed assassination attempt on US-friendly dictator Batista in March 1957, by revolutionary student leader Jose Echeverria. The museum follows Cuba's history from pre-Columbian culture to present day socialism.
The former Presidential Palace (presently Museo de la Revolución) was designed by the Cuban architect Carlos Maruri and the Belgian architect Paul Belau and was inaugurated in 1920 by President Mario García Menocal. It remained the Presidential Palace until 1959. The building has Neo-Classical elements.
Cuba -- Caribbean region -- Havana

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CFM1972_01a
Sheet 84: 13
http://ufdc.ufl.edu/CA01200459/00001

Éditeur(s) : Detroit Photographic Company Detroit Photographic Company ( [Detroit, Mich.] )
Résumé : During the 19th century, Havana grew beyond the city walls and Habana Vieja. Broad avenues, classical architecture, trees, and monuments made this section elegant and sophisticated. Foremost among these streets is El Prado.
Digital image. 2005. 400 ppi, 2865 x 3681 pixels, 30.1 mb rgb tif. Detroit Photograph Company. Photochroms. Box 2.
Attached to 11 x 14 in., acid-free window mat.
Havana (Cuba)

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1991-528-17
http://ufdc.ufl.edu/AA00010771/00001

Résumé : The slides were taken on collecting trips sponsored by the William L. Bryant Foundation, where books, music and art indigenous to the regions were gathered. The are organized by geographical location.
It is located in the Plaza de la Catedral, in Old Havana and known in Spanish as la Catedral de San Cristóbal. Construction on the cathedral began in 1748 by the Jesuits, and was completed 29 years later by the Franciscans. The architectural style is known as "Cuban Baroque" and includes two large bell towers and many inlaid columns. Today it is a major tourist attraction in Havana.
Cuba -- Caribbean region -- Havana

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CFM1972_01a
Sheet 85: 15
http://ufdc.ufl.edu/CA01200481/00001

Résumé : (Biographical) The Art Deco style Cine-Teatro Fausto was reconstructed and remodeled in 1938 by architect Saturino Parajon. The building was constructed in 1915 at the corner of Colon and the Paseo del Prado. It was the first air-conditioned theater in Havana.
Havana, Cuba

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1998-563-6
http://ufdc.ufl.edu/AA00015618/00001

Résumé : Written on recto: "4053". Stamp on front: "Library of Manuel R. Bustamante" (donor). Written on verso: Arco de Belen, Habana", "Used 1918". Probably used by the Munson Steamship Line in their publication, The Cuba Review. Notation by Manuel R. Bustamante (donor) affixed on verso: "Conocido Arco de Belen en la calle Acosta y Compostela, en La Habana."
1910-1920
CHC5017
Havana (Cuba)

Droits : http://merrick.library.miami.edu/digitalprojects/copyright.html
chc50170003240001001
1381

Résumé : 1910-1930
CHC5017
Havana (Cuba)

Droits : http://merrick.library.miami.edu/digitalprojects/copyright.html
chc50170003250001001
1440

Résumé : Notation by Manuel R. Bustamante (donor) affixed on verso: "Residencia del Dr. Dámaso F. Laines y American Sanitarium situado en O y 23 en el Vedado."
1910-1930
CHC5017
Havana (Cuba)

Droits : http://merrick.library.miami.edu/digitalprojects/copyright.html
chc50170002610001001
1270

Résumé : The slides were taken on collecting trips sponsored by the William L. Bryant Foundation, where books, music and art indigenous to the regions were gathered. The are organized by geographical location.
Picture was taken from Prado Street. El Capitolio, or National Capital Building was built between April 1, 1926 and May 20, 1929. Many of the best Cuban architects joined forces on the project.
In 1925, Gerardo Machado was elected president. Soon afterward under the mandate of the legislature he commissioned a new design from the Cuban architects Raul Otero and Eugenio Raynieri. The previous, partially completed building was demolished and work began on the new building on 1 April 1926. Construction was overseen by the U.S. firm of Purdy and Henderson.
Cuba -- Caribbean region -- Havana

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CFM1972_01a
Sheet 24: 9
http://ufdc.ufl.edu/CA01200368/00001

Résumé : Written on verso: "Industrial School General Machado, Rancho Boyeros."
1920-1930
CHC5017
Havana (Cuba)

Droits : http://merrick.library.miami.edu/digitalprojects/copyright.html
chc50170005110001001
1333

Résumé : The slides were taken on collecting trips sponsored by the William L. Bryant Foundation, where books, music and art indigenous to the regions were gathered. The are organized by geographical location.
A side street in Havana with the 1920 Presidential Palace at the end of the block. The street has many businesses such as a drug store and a sign for a store that sells Coca-Cola. Above the stores are residential dwellings with balconies. On the street there are many old American cars.
Cuba -- Caribbean region -- Havana

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CFM1972_01a
Sheet 84: 12
http://ufdc.ufl.edu/CA01200458/00001

Éditeur(s) : Davis-Merrill Publication Davis-Merrill Publication
Résumé : Wolfsonian Library display: Streamlined: From Airplanes to Architecture, April 15, 2009-July 15, 2009, (XB1990.319), page spread, 70-71.
United States
Florida
Bahamas
Nassau
Cuba
Havana
Florida
Nassau (Bahamas)
Havana (Cuba)

XB1990.319
WOLFO 18908

Résumé : The slides were taken on collecting trips sponsored by the William L. Bryant Foundation, where books, music and art indigenous to the regions were gathered. The are organized by geographical location.
Simply labeled "Havana, coat of arms" the location of this one is not mentioned. The crown on the top could represent the crown of Spain, of which Cuba was a colony for some time. The strips on bottom left are also on Cuba's official coat of arms.
Cuba -- Caribbean region

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CFM1972_01a
Sheet 85: 14
http://ufdc.ufl.edu/CA01200480/00001

Résumé : The slides were taken on collecting trips sponsored by the William L. Bryant Foundation, where books, music and art indigenous to the regions were gathered. The are organized by geographical location.
Outer wall of the Morro Castle. The fort was established in 1589 to guard Havana from pirates as well as British invaders. Juan Bautista Antonelli, an Italian engineer, was commissioned to design the structure. The fort itself was restored later in 1963.
Cuba -- Caribbean region -- Havana

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CFM1972_01a
Sheet 26: 18
http://ufdc.ufl.edu/CA01200417/00001